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- Dictionaryfighting/ˈfʌɪtɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action of fighting; violence or conflict: "terrible fighting broke out in the streets"
adjective
- 1. displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression: "he was a fighting man"
exclamation
- 1. (in Korean contexts) used to express encouragement, incitement, or support: "you can do it, fighting!"
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The meaning of FIGHT is to contend in battle or physical combat; especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons. How to use fight in a sentence.
to use a lot of effort to defeat or achieve something, or to stop something happening: He fought the disease bravely for three years. fight crime We need the public's help in fighting crime. fight against He fought against racism. Vitamin C is thought to help fight colds and flu. fight for They had to fight hard for improvements to the road system.
The meaning of FIGHTING is designed, intended, or trained to fight in combat. How to use fighting in a sentence.
FIGHTING definition: 1. the act of people fighting, especially in a war: 2. the act of people fighting, especially in a…. Learn more.
noun. a battle or combat: I found two of my students in a fight during lunch. Synonyms: riot, row, tussle, scuffle, melee, skirmish, action, fray, affray, engagement, encounter. any contest or struggle: She had a long fight for recovery from her illness.
1. a. To contend with or oppose with violence or in battle. b. To wage or carry on (a battle). c. To contend for, as by combat: "I now resolved that Calais should be fought to the death" (Winston S. Churchill). 2. a. Sports To box against (an opponent). b. To participate in (a boxing match or other similar contest). c.
tending or meant to stir up a fight or hostility: fighting words. Discover More. Other Words From. un·fight ing adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of fighting 1. First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fight + -ing 2. Discover More. Example Sentences.
